Facility Tech (Second Shift)

Overview

We are currently looking for a Facility Technician to join our fast-paced facilities team at our Torrington, CT fuel cell manufacturing facility. This position will report directly to the Facilities Supervisor and will play a key role in our daily operational readiness as well as our continued operational efficiency and capacity evolution.

The hours for this position are M-F 3:30 pm to 11:30 pm. Summary: The Facility Technician is responsible for performing routine and non-routine repairs and maintenance on equipment and processes in support of our building infrastructure and manufacturing operations.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Responsible for the installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of equipment supporting building assets. Documents all predictive, preventative, and corrective maintenance on building assets. Performs all assigned tasks in a professional manner, following all work instructions and work assignments. Works to industry standard best-practices, specifications, and regulatory codes where applicable in a safe, efficient manner.

Performs regular inspections of plant and process safety systems. Performs other duties as required.

Qualifications

Education

HS Diploma or GED and Trade School or A.S. in Electro-Mechanical Technology program. Experience: In lieu of A.S./Technical School, hands-on applicable experience (4 years minimum) in a manufacturing facilities environment will be considered. Candidate must be knowledgeable with experience in: Basic Carpentry, Plumbing, Electrical and Mechanical building systems.

Repairing, rebuilding, maintaining, and installing facilities equipment. Reading and interpreting layout plans, blueprints, operating or repair manuals, schematics, and drawings. Machine shop tools and equipment for electrical, plumbing, pneumatics, and hydraulics. Ability to communicate with staff and co-workers in a professional manner.

Functional use of MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook). Physical Requirements / Working Conditions: Be willing to work over normal schedule as necessary in support of the business. Must Participate in 24/7 emergency repair and on-call support rotation. Physically perform work including lifting and carry a minimum of 25 lbs.

routinely and up to 100 lbs. on a non-routine basis with assisted lifting devices. Must be able to distinguish colors. Must work and physically move throughout a 170,000 sq. ft. plant and on the outside grounds to perform various tasks in normal seasonal Connecticut temparaturs and conditions. Possess the ability to work at elevated heights in appropriate equipment and operate a forklifts and man-lifts.

Work in, around, and under manufacturing equipment, working with both arms and hands simultaneously. Work in confined spaces. Be able and willing to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as designated such as safety glasses, safety shoes, hard hats, respirator, and other PPE as required. Must be able to effectively read, writem abd soeak in English to ensure team communication and be able to follow written procedures.

Must have, or be able to obtain, a valid driver's license and be willing to traval locally for company business. Must be able to support Danbury operations on an infrequent and "as needed" basis. Must be willing to work as part of an integrated team and cross functionally with other departments.